Are you in New York during the next New Year and don’t really know what to do or where to go?
In this article, I offer you the Top 10 things to do for New Year’s Eve in New York, whether for the coolest, most famous, most original, least expensive options, etc.
Please note that these ideas are not ranked by importance, because in my opinion, it really depends on your desires, your tastes, your age, your budget and the number of people accompanying you.
So it’s up to you to choose from these 10 New York New Year’s Eve ideas, the one that will tempt you the most 😉
1/ Spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square to see the Ball Drop
When you think of New Year’s Eve in New York, you immediately think of Times Square! It is in fact here that one of the most famous events in the world takes place: a major live show with concerts and especially the famous Ball Drop ! The Ball Drop is an illuminated crystal ball that descends as midnight approaches.
It is true that everyone has dreamed one day of being present at that moment in New York, but you have to know that it is worth it because it is long, even very very long…
10 tips for best preparing for the New Year in Times Square
©Times Square FB
2/ Attend a concert or show for New Year’s Eve in NY
Every year, there are a lot of shows and concerts in NYC for the New Year. You can discover here all the concerts or shows for the evening of December 31, 2023!
3/ See a fireworks display for the New Year
To celebrate the New Year, 4 fireworks are set off in New York.
4/ Spend New Year’s Day in New York in sporty mode
If you want to play sports, have fun and do something original to celebrate the next New Year’s Day in NY, don’t hesitate to participate in the NYRR Midnight Run.
Learn more about the Midnight Run
©NYRR Midnight Run
5/ Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge to the new Year
Take a guided tour (in French, English or Spanish) on the Brooklyn Bridge to learn its history but also the City Hall (Hotel de Ville).
You’ll usher in the new year while watching fireworks from neighboring neighborhoods. In previous years, attendees have seen fireworks in Central Park, Brooklyn, Staten Island, New Jersey. as well as the Empire State Building light show.
– Infos : The visit begins at 10:30 p.m. on December 31, 2023, and lasts 90 minutes.
– Prix : $40 before December 1, 2023. After this date, the price is $50 for adults and $25 for children up to 18 years old.
6/ Dinner in a New York restaurant to celebrate New Year’s Day
First of all, you should know that, as in France, Belgium, Switzerland or Canada, for this New Year’s Eve evening in New York, restaurant prices increase tenfold!
Now, it’s true that the menus are also much nicer and more festive.
You can reserve your table at OCabanon who will prepare a special menu. In addition, by giving the code “New York Travel Tips” you will have a complimentary champagne cocktail!
See the OCabanon menu
If you wish to make a reservation at any restaurant for that evening, please note that you must do so as soon as possible on the website.Opentable
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You can see my list of good restaurants in New York that I’ve tried, as they all offer meals for the New Year. Of course, as there are around 40,000 restaurants in NYC, I obviously can’t test and name them all. 🙂 You can also look at the offers on BallDrop a party for New Year’s Day 2024 in New York.
Read my article on BallDropSee my list of restaurants
7/ Party in a New York club or bar for the New Year
Regarding bars and nightclubs in NY, there is no specific need to make a reservation to go there. Now, it is true that if you want to reserve a table and be sure that you will be able to sit down, it is better to call or send an email to the bar in question.
Afterwards the question is necessarily: Which bar or nightclub can I go to?
I recommend the superb bars like the 250 Fifth Rooftop for example and all those I talk about on my blog here. Afterwards for the clubs, do not hesitate to look at the offers on BallDrop.
Read my article on Balldrop
8/ Take a cruise for New Year’s Day in NY
If you are looking for an evening that is original, romantic and magical, this dinner cruise in NYC is surely the one to book. Being able to admire the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Hudson River, with buffets and unlimited drinks, is really nice!
Departures are generally around 9:00 p.m. and return around 1:00 a.m.
– Find information on this cruise here: A cruise for New Year’s Eve 2024 in New York
– But there is also thefree boat option !!! Yes, yes you know, the good idea is to take the ferry to Staten Island. Since it operates 24 hours a day, if you take the one on the water around midnight, it could be a real good deal!!!!
9/ Celebrate New Year’s Day in New York on a rooftop
Booking an evening in one of the many rooftops in New York can also be a good alternative! You can find our suggestions for rooftop addresses here: The best rooftop bars in New York
10/ Celebrate the New Year at the top of an observatory
New York observatories, including SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Edge, are hosting special New Year’s Eve parties.
Prices and conditions are not yet available, but you can read my article on all the observatories in New York in the meantime 😉: My ranking of the 5 observatories in New York
2023-12-04 08:00:00
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